Archive | Politics
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Young people disillusioned by political climate, survey shows
President Barack Obama’s lead among young people age 18 to 29 has increased slightly since March to 19 percentage points with less than three weeks until election day, according to a new survey by Harvard’s Institute of Politics released Wednesday morning.
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Column: Too little interest in South America
Hugo Chávez was re-elected president of Venezuela, a position he has held for 13 years, on Oct. 7. His re-election not only has grand implications on Venezuela and South America but also on the United States. Nevertheless, this significant event has seen little attention by both the U.S.
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Editorial: So, what about the other economic issues?
Polls have shown the economy is the highest priority of voters. The candidates’ most specific plans have focused on taxes and spending. But many other factors affect the economy and the recovery — factors that have received significantly less focus from either candidate.
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Editorial: Still waiting for Superman
Throughout the presidential campaign, only a handful of political issues have been routinely ducked and avoided as often as education.
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Column: A farce of a Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize, perhaps at one time a universally admired achievement, has managed to take yet another step toward becoming a complete farce.
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Candidates rumble over economy, Libya
The presidential candidates circled one another, delivering political jab after political jab, making the second presidential debate a fight-night of an event when compared to the first one.
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Romney criticizes energy policies in town hall debate
In their second debate, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney attacked the nation’s four years under President Barack Obama, who argued that he would continue his commitments to the country if elected for a second term.
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Michelle Obama emphasizes the importance of voting in North Carolina
Two days before the start of early voting, first lady Michelle Obama returned to North Carolina Tuesday to make the case that America can only move forward if her husband is re-elected. Just weeks after a similar campaign appearance at North Carolina Central U.
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Editorial: Political throw downs on Facebook
With the presidential election three weeks away, Americans have taken to Facebook and other popular social media websites to spout their views on the candidates and their platforms. That behavior can be positive as it is a form of political activity.